Making complex public health topics accessible and actionable
Public health professionals work at the intersection of science, policy, systems, and people. They need more than information. They need opportunities to understand complex topics, develop practical skills, and apply evidence to the challenges they face.
KDS Public Health Consulting LLC offers training, workshops, lectures, and professional development informed by Dr. Katie Schenk‘s experience as an epidemiologist, implementation scientist, public health informatics specialist, researcher, educator, and science communicator.
Training can be tailored to the needs, experience, and objectives of different audiences, from students and early-career professionals to experienced practitioners, researchers, and public health leaders.
Training Areas
Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases & Public Health Practice
Build understanding of epidemiological concepts, infectious disease prevention and control, and the application of evidence to public health practice.
Implementation Science, Research & Evaluation
Explore how to translate evidence into practice, design and evaluate public health programs, interpret findings, and use results to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
Public Health Informatics & Data-Informed Decision-Making
Develop a stronger understanding of the role of data, information systems, and informatics in public health. Training can address the practical challenges of using data to support surveillance, program implementation, and decision-making.
Scientific Communication & Knowledge Translation
Learn how to communicate complex scientific evidence clearly and effectively to different audiences. Topics can include research communication, translating evidence for practice, trustworthy health communication, and engaging professional or public audiences.
Public Health Workforce & Systems
Examine the organizational and systemic factors that shape public health practice, workforce sustainability, professional collaboration, and the ability of public health systems to deliver on their mission.
Flexible, audience-focused training
Training can be delivered through lectures, interactive workshops, seminars, webinars, and tailored professional development sessions. Content can be adapted to the audience’s existing knowledge, learning objectives, and practical context.
Drawing on experience teaching at American University and George Mason University, delivering training internationally, and communicating research to diverse audiences, Dr. Schenk connects scientific concepts with real-world examples and practical applications.
Let’s design a training session together
Looking for a speaker, workshop facilitator, guest lecturer, or trainer for your organization, university, professional association, or public health team?
Get in touch to discuss your audience, learning objectives, and training needs.